MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN, LOCK AND DAM 21, QUINCY, IL, BOLTED TAINTER GATE FABRICATION

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the fabrication of Tainter gates for the Mississippi River Basin, Lock and Dam 21, located in Quincy, IL. The project involves the fabrication, testing, painting, and delivery of these gates, as well as barge demurrage.

• Fabrication, testing, painting, and delivery of Tainter gates.

• Adherence to specific welding procedures, quality assurance standards, and material specifications.

• Compliance with painting requirements for hydraulic structures, including surface preparation, paint application, and ambient condition controls.

• Use of self-lubricated materials and failure critical bearings (FCB) as specified.

• Detailed submittal procedures, including shop drawings, product data, test reports, and certifications.

• Fabrication plant must be certified in accordance with Section 35 20 16 TAINTER GATE.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is required 930 days after Notice to Proceed. Duration may be extended by 150 days upon award for each additional option.

• Options: The government may procure up to an additional three gates pending FY2027 funding.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is detailed in Section B.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

• Bid Opening is scheduled for TBD Central Time.

• Evaluation will be based on price, delivery time, and other factors as detailed in the solicitation.

• HUBZone small business concerns may receive a price evaluation preference.

• This solicitation is open to all responsible bidders.

• Information regarding small business concerns and HUBZone preferences is included.

• Technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via ProjNet using the provided Bidder Inquiry Key: UT6ZNR-VPBEWG.

• No hard copy bids will be accepted.

• Electronic signatures are acceptable.

• The government reserves the right to exercise options until December 30, 2026.

• Delivery is to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lock and Dam No. 21, Quincy, IL 62305.

• Delivery is prohibited between January 1 and March 30, inclusive.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and a bill of materials for the "BOLTED TAINTER GATE FABRICATION" project at Lock and Dam 21 in Quincy, IL. It provides the technical specifications and component breakdown for the fabrication of a bolted tinter gate, including plan sets, bills of materials, and detailed views of fabricated parts.

• Drawings & Plan Sets: Includes various views and sections of the tinter gate and its components (e.g., isometric views, plan views, elevations, end frames, girders, diaphragms, skin plates, stiffeners, braces, gusset plates, shear tabs, support angles, connection plates, lifting lug assemblies). Sheets S-607 through S-794 provide detailed dimensional and fabrication information.
• Bill of Materials (BOM): Lists all components with their respective quantities, descriptions, material specifications, and mass in pounds.
• Materials Specified: Primarily ASTM A992, ASTM A709 (Gr. 50), ASTM A36, ASTM A572 (Gr. 50), ASTM A668, and UHMW-PE.
• Dimensions and Tolerances: Detailed measurements and specifications for each part.
• Hole Tables: Specifies the location, diameter, and type of holes for assembly.
• Project Information: The drawings are for the "MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN, LOCK AND DAM 21, QUINCY, IL" project, with a "90% REVIEW" status and an issue date of 2026/06/10. Solicitation number W912EK26BA014 and Contract number W911WNXXXXXX are listed.

This document is critical for potential bidders as it outlines the exact specifications, materials, quantities, dimensions, and fabrication requirements for the bolted tinter gate and its components. It enables bidders to accurately estimate costs, assess their capabilities, plan manufacturing, and prepare a compliant proposal. It forms the basis for cost estimation, manufacturing planning, and quality control for the fabrication work.